Historical House Rooms — Swartberg Country Manor

Room Description

The Historical House (1864) has four enchanting rooms overlooking a fig orchard. Shower / bath in the rooms, complimentary toiletries and mountain views to enjoy for your convenience.

About Swartberg Country Manor

The Main House offers 11 comfortable en-suite guest rooms with a comfortable lounge. The lounge extends onto the original farmhouse veranda, offering breathtaking views of the Swartberg Mountains.

Historical House:
This historical dwelling is dated 1864. The original owners reportedly played host to Gen Barry Hertzog, at the time Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, who stayed in one of the rooms in this house. It offers 4 enchanting en-suite guest rooms, overlooking a fig orchard with magnificent mountain views. Every effort has been made to retain the original “look and feel” of the farmhouse, with its “Brooky lace”, wooden floors and ceilings, adding timeless ambiance to the character of this little piece of history.

Cango Cottages:
A further nine rooms are set in three separate true Karoo Style Cottages which forms part of the guest house. Each cottage contains three independant rooms, each leading onto a comfortable veranda – complete with built-in-braai (barbeque) facility – overlooking the Swartberg Mountains. These cottages are not available for self-catering accommodation.

Honeymoon suite:
The original “bakhuis” (bakery) was transformed into a dreamy honeymoon suite. The perfect setting to birth fond memories.

Swartberg Country Manor is the perfect venue from which many other places of interest can be accessed. Among these are the world-renowned Cango Caves – a must for any first-time visitor to the region. There is also the historical Gamkaskloof – or, as the locals call it, “Die Hel” (The Hell). The Garden Route is equally accessible, with George only an hour’s drive away.

With the guest house situated at the foothills of the Swartberg Mountains (a world heritage site), it’s a mere 15 km drive to the top of the Swartberg Pass, offering breathtaking views of the Cango Valley.

Our manager will assist you selecting any local eco, cultural and adventure activities. Popular with visitors for the tranquillity and proximity to the Cango Caves (www.cangocaves.co.za), Cango Ostrich farm (www.cangoostrich.co.za) and adventure activities such as quad biking and absailing (www.tbiadventures.co.za).

Just a few minutes drive and you are able to summit the historical Swartberg pass to enjoy the breathtaking views of the great divide between the Little and the Great Karoo! Various tours up and over the mountain – both half-day and whole day trips – are also available (www.swartbergmountaintours.co.za).